Artificial intelligence is no longer exclusive to Silicon Valley. A new generation of Latin American founders is building deeply localized AI solutions, tackling real problems and scaling from markets that global capital has historically overlooked. This is the map of ten pre-Series A startups shaping the future of AI in
Brands
ILB Metrics, a Guatemala-founded consulting firm, was recognized by TechBehemoths Awards 2025 as a global leader in SEO, digital strategy, and content marketing.
Artificial Intelligence
Nas.com raises US$27M Series A led by Khosla Ventures to expand its AI-powered platform and scale the solopreneur economy across Latin America.
Startups
Blanco raises US$2 million via Brota with over 160 investors, boosting SME financing and strengthening its growth in Chile.
Colombia
Medellín is becoming a leading VC hub in Latin America, with growing startup activity, global investors, and a rising number of high-impact exits.
Startups
Maggu AI raises US$3.7M to digitize pharmaceutical retail in Latin America, expanding its AI platform across thousands of pharmacies.
Startups
BTG Pactual signs agreement to acquire Digimais, with the deal pending FGC support, regulatory approvals, and additional capital injections.
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Inner AI raises US$6 M in a seed round led by Canary and ONE VC, reaching a US$100 M valuation and launching Squad.com, a platform for autonomous AI agents.
Haulmer acquires Apanio to expand its all-in-one fintech ecosystem, aiming to accelerate digital transformation for SMEs in Chile and across Latin America.
PhageLab raises US$3M and appoints a new CEO to scale its bacteriophage technology, targeting antibiotic resistance and expanding in global animal health markets.
Satellites on Fire raises US$2.7M to scale its AI-powered wildfire detection platform, enabling faster response, reducing impact, and expanding into the U.S. market.
Zinnia’s Private Equity LinkedIn Performance Ranking 2025 reveals how top firms use content strategy—not frequency—to drive engagement and stand out in a competitive market
Media Capital Forum arrives in Mexico City to explore how storytelling, community, and media exposure are becoming key drivers of startup growth and venture capital in Latin America.
Hero raises US$6.6M to expand its travel insurance platform across Latin America, leveraging APIs, partnerships, and new product lines beyond travel coverage.
Bliss raises US$11M to expand its AI-powered platform that helps brokers sell health insurance to SMEs, boosting efficiency and scaling across Brazil.
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Mevo raises US$18M led by Prosus to scale its e-prescription platform in Brazil, aiming to connect patients, providers, and services across the healthcare journey.
Coca-Cola appoints Henrique Braun as CEO starting March 31, 2026, succeeding James Quincey, who becomes Executive Chairman after nine years leading the company.